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Pacific Western Transportation

HISTORY AND INNOVATION

Founded in 1957, the Pacific Western Group of Companies (PWT) is the largest privately-owned people transportation company in Canada. Today, we offer comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motorcoach, Employee Transportation, Student Transportation, and Transit.

Our varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder, R.B. Colborne. At the heart of these Core Values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand.

With continuous innovation in the transportation industry, comes great opportunity to embrace and explore the potential of rising technological advancements. Introducing ELA, a Pacific Western Transportation sponsored pilot testing autonomous vehicles, operating in Calgary and Edmonton debuting in September 2018.

The leader in transportation

TECHNOLOGY

Pacific Western Transportation has long been a leader in transportation technologies and innovation. ELA is the next step in embracing the future of transportation. Working with the City of Calgary and the City of Edmonton, Pacific Western Transportation will showcase the very latest in Autonomous Shuttle technology.

WHO?

Pacific Western Transportation

City of Calgary

City of Edmonton

University of Calgary

University of Alberta

GOALS

Introduce ELA to the public

Position the Alberta Transportation industry as technology leaders

Assisting with the advancement of research opportunities for academia and industry

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